WEDC providing company with $140,000 in tax credits for new packaging line



DUPONT logoDuPont Nutrition & Health (DuPont), a leader in specialty ingredients for food and dietary supplements, is expanding its manufacturing facility in Madison.

The first phase of the expansion includes a new milling, blending and packaging line for live bacteria cultures; and the second phase will increase the fermentation capacity for cultures, which are used in yogurts, cheeses and probiotics, among other products.

The company's facility, located on Agriculture Drive on Madison's southeast side, currently employs more than 200 people. It has added over 20 jobs in the past 12 months and expects to add at least 12 more with the new capacity. The first part of the project is complete and the second phase is expected to be finished by mid-2015.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has authorized up to $140,000 in state tax credits over the next three years for the company. The actual amount of credits received will be contingent upon the number of jobs created and the amount of capital invested by the company during that time.

"WEDC is pleased to be able to assist a global company like DuPont with its expansion in Madison," said Reed Hall, secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state's lead economic development organization. "The expansion will enable DuPont to install new equipment that will help position the company for future growth."

"We produce cultures and probiotics that are used by our customers to make cheese, yogurt and dietary supplements. Our ingredients protect the quality of the food and provide healthy and nutritious foods for consumers," explained Eric Hohol, site manager for the DuPont Madison facility. "This expansion is indicative of our company's growth in the food space, as well as the collaborative partnership we have with the state of Wisconsin."

DuPont Nutrition & Health addresses the world's challenges in food by offering a wide range of sustainable, bio-based ingredients and advanced molecular diagnostic solutions to provide safer, healthier and more nutritious food.

"DuPont's expansion in Dane County points to the Madison region's strength in the food processing and packaging," added Paul Jadin, president of the Madison Region Economic Partnership. "The growth of DuPont and other food-related companies continues to solidify the region and state's leadership in food and beverage manufacturing, delivering innovative products that reach consumers across the nation and globe."

Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationAbout the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) leads economic development efforts for the state by advancing Wisconsin's business climate. WEDC nurtures business growth and job creation by providing resources, technical support and financial assistance to companies, partners and communities in Wisconsin. WEDC has four focus areas: business and industry development, economic and community development, entrepreneurship and innovation and international business development. Together with more than 600 regional and local business development partners, it represents a highly responsive and coordinated network. Visit www.inwisconsin.com or follow WEDC on Twitter @_InWisconsin to learn more.
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9.24.2014